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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 20 Oct 2017

    Actress Lupita Nyong’o has revealed how she was sexually harassed by disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. http://bbc.in/2iqWBwX pic.twitter.com/UIr8zpje1x

    1:28 AM - 20 Oct 2017
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    • African News 24/7 Gery Gerrald Paul Otim Yammie Adekitan Gbolahan Ken Nyakone Juma Mangoye BRAIN♥ Alfredy
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      1. Marachan Kyencer‏ @Junekyencer 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        To become famous, am sure most ladies have gone through sexual harassment. #standforladies

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      2. Yvonne Dalitso Zulu 🇿🇲‏ @YvonneDalitso 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #HarveyWeinstein has been nominated for King of #covfefe grabbing award. 🙌

        2 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      3. Hadassah E.D‏ @80hadassah_d 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @YvonneDalitso @BBCAfrica

        So now i know why did he created covfefe in the 1st place 😂😂😂 congratulations to the winner, enjoy

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. Yvonne Dalitso Zulu 🇿🇲‏ @YvonneDalitso 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @80hadassah_d @BBCAfrica

        Cause I'm sure #HarveyWeinstein and other #sexualabusers hv "special" names for their dirty deeds. Lol.. #Sexualharrasment

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
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      2. Tinashe M Shoko  🇿🇼‏ @dustytinashe 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Maihwe.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. ona_96‏ @ownermandozana 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @dustytinashe @BBCAfrica

        Zvadiii zve

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      4. Tinashe M Shoko  🇿🇼‏ @dustytinashe 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @ownermandozana @BBCAfrica

        muchiinda imbwa yomunhu uyu akabata vese

        0 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
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      2. Dr. mialano Tangania‏ @DrMialano 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        WE need the reform in DRCongo.pic.twitter.com/hXiTlvuWTZ

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. AfricanNetwork‏ @NetworkAfrican 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @DrMialano @BBCAfrica

        This is French and people understand English here. Who will read your declaration? You should translate it in English

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. Dr. mialano Tangania‏ @DrMialano 21 Oct 2017
        Replying to @NetworkAfrican @BBCAfrica

        thank you my freind, there are two declaration in french and in English,pic.twitter.com/gACPHj5qRS

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
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      1. Francis Odiwuor‏ @odiwuor_francis 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        that is sad thourogh investigation should be done.

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      1. Sarah Cangley‏ @cheek2chic 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        She also revealed some very blurred lines that exist for many women in her industry - an issue that no one is discussing #HarveyWeinstein

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      2. Charles King'ori‏ @charlesngatiak 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        OK, but why did she wait until now to say this?

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. alexis olympia stan‏ @vBLKg 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @charlesngatiak @BBCAfrica

        use your brain. who would've believed a black woman new to Hollywood & stardom over a rich, white male seasoned & protected executive?

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
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      2. Wrimie d Magnificent‏ @OnoviranO 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        What was(is) wrong with this man????

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
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      1. Prophet Elizabeth‏ @Passieliz 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        So sad .

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      1. Brenda Dube‏ @boldcolours 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        How about some company bosses who only promote those who oblige? Think its common in Africa so women should also speak out too.

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      1. Brenda Dube‏ @boldcolours 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Yooo this man is really sick!

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      1. TABARUKA is my name.‏ @TabarukaJ 20 Oct 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Ohh Really..

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